Photo : Addis Fortune via EBCborkenaJuly 22, 2020Motorbikes with plate numbers from regional states are banned to operate in the capital Addis Ababa. It is the city’s transport office that introduced the new legislation in what it said is a move to reverse the rising crime rate in the capital, as reported by Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). Sitotaw Akale, the city’s transport office head, is cited as saying that motorbikes with plate numbers from regions have become a challenge in the rising crime rate in the city and traffic congestion. “From now on, if these motorbikes are operating in Addis Ababa they will be held accountable,” said Mr. Sitotaw. The City also said that it has no intention to issue any more licenses to motorbikes in the capital Addis Ababa.

Source: Ethiopian News July 23, 2020 02:48 UTC